News

My interview has been featured in Hand Magazine Issue 46. In it, I discuss my practice, past and current projects, and a bit about myself.

01.12.2024

“Leica M” Book - A homage to the first 70 years

I’m deeply honoured to have one of the images from my Mayu series featured in the 'Leica M' Book, celebrating 70 years of Leica M history.

While I’ve always been passionate about photography, I never had much interest in cameras or their mechanics. That changed unexpectedly when I visited a photography exhibition in Manhattan and saw the exquisite Leica M cameras on display. At the time, I had stopped taking photos for two years, stuck in a creative slump and struggling with self-doubt. Falling in love with a camera for the first time rekindled my passion and gave me the drive to start photographing again.

Mayu is a collaborative series with a professional Japanese ballet dancer, Mayu Oguri, shot on the Leica M6. During our time living in New York, we captured the series mainly in the industrial areas of Brooklyn, blending grace with grit in every frame.

20.11.2024

**Jerwoord/Photoworks Awards 5**
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been awarded the Jerwood/Photoworks Awards 5! This invaluable opportunity will allow me to create a new body of work over the next year, focusing on the issue of school closures in Japan caused by rapid depopulation.
Growing up in a rural town in Niigata Prefecture, I witnessed this issue firsthand when two of the three elementary schools in my hometown were shut down. Recently, I learned that my junior high school is also set to close in just a few years. Every year, about 450 schools in Japan close, highlighting the severity of this crisis. This news has sparked an urgent sense of responsibility in me to create work that raises awareness of this growing problem, which may soon affect other nations as well.
This award makes it possible for me to bring this project to life, and I’m deeply grateful for the support of Jerwood and Photoworks. It's also an honour to embark on this journey with the other awardee, Roman Manfredi. I’m excited to begin this project and look forward to sharing it with you.

The jury panel members included:
Cindy Sissokho, Curator, Cultural Producer & Writer
Ingrid Pollard, Artist and Researcher
Louise Fedotov-Clements, Director of Photoworks
Lúa Ribeira, Photographer
Omar Kholeif, Director of collections and Senior Curator at Sharjah Art Foundation
Lucy Ash broadcast journalist and author

17.11.2024

**PARIS PHOTO 2024, *Absentee* presented by IBASHO**
Thank you so much to everyone who visited our booth during Paris Photo. *Absentee* was presented by IBASHO in response to the booth’s theme, Skin, and I was incredibly honoured to showcase my work at the magnificent Grand Palais alongside talented Japanese artists I deeply admire. I was truly touched by the countless heartfelt responses I received during the fair and cherished the opportunity to introduce my work while reconnecting with many familiar faces. This experience has been profoundly meaningful, reigniting my passion and motivation to keep growing as an artist.

The private view is available here.

17.11.2024

**PARIS PHOTO 2024 - Booth B50 (IBASHO)**
Following a major restoration, Paris Photo is set to return to the Grand Palais in 2024.
I’m thrilled to announce my debut at Paris Photo. My series *Absentee* will be showcased by IBASHO Gallery at Booth B50, where the theme ‘Skin’ brings together both contemporary and classic perspectives within Japanese nude photography. It’s an honour to exhibit alongside artists Takako Kido, Tokyo Rumando, Miho Kajioka, Naoyuki Ogino, and legendary photographers Eikoh Hosoe, Kishin Shinoyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, Yoshihiro Tatsuki, and Hitoshi Fugo.
IBASHO Gallery
Booth B50
7-10 November
Grand Palais - Paris

01.11.2024

**2024 Lucie Scholarship Program: Honorable Mention**
My ongoing collaborative project with my sister has just been honoured with an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Lucie Scholarship Program. This recognition fuels my drive to further develop the work and deepen its narrative.

28.10.2024

**Exhibition: Shadow/Figure: Selections from the Light Work Collection**
Two images from my latest ongoing work in collaboration with my sister are currently exhibited at the Jeffrey J. Hoone Gallery at Light Work in Syracuse, New York. The exhibition, curated by Victor Rivera, Light Work’s Exhibitions and Collection Coordinator, features donated works by recent artists-in-residence: David Alekhougie, Liz Johnson Artur, Wills Brewer, Gary Burnley, Mercedes Dorame, Sayuri Ichida, Yi Hsuan Lai, Mollie McKinley, Christie Neptune, Ahndraya Parlato, and Bianca and Riel Sturchio. The exhibition runs from Tuesday, September 3, until Friday, October 11, 2024.
September 3–October 11, 2024
Jeffrey J. Hoone Gallery
27.09.2024

Contact Sheet 226: Light Work Annual 2024

Contact Sheet 226: Light Work Annual 2024 showcases the incredible work produced by the 2023 Light Work Artists-in-Residence, along with the 2023 Light Work Grant Recipients. I had the privilege of participating in the AIR program last year, spending a productive month developing new work amid the stunning autumn scenery of Syracuse, New York. The publication features my latest ongoing project in collaboration with my sister, accompanied by a beautiful essay by Julia Bunnemann, curator at Photoworks. Available here.

27.09.2024

**BredaPhoto Festival 2024**

'Ctrl Shift + J' is currently on view at BredaPhoto 2024, curated by Reinout van den Bergh.
The title was inspired by a Japanese keyboard shortcut I frequently use to switch between English and Japanese, subtly reflecting my cultural background. The series explores a diverse range of subjects, from architectural elements to family photos, using geometric forms to convey the sense of displacement I experienced as a child due to relocations and later as an immigrant. These geometric forms are present in the images and are also echoed in the passepartout and the wall. Handprinted photopolymer photogravure.

BredaPhoto Festival 2024 13 September - 3 November
Carré Chassé
Chasséveld 3A, 4811 DH Breda, Netherlands

16/09/2024

**Plat(t)form 2024 at Fotomuseum in Witurthur**

I was honoured to be chosen for the annual portfolio review event at Fotomuseum in Winterthur, Switzerland. It was truly inspiring to view the works of 42 fellow artists, and I deeply appreciate the valuable and insightful feedback from the experts.

16/09/2024

**Live Portfolio Reviews at BredaPhoto Festival**
On Saturday, 14 September, a live portfolio review will be held as part of the BredaPhoto Festival, and I’m excited to announce that I’ll be participating as one of the 16 reviewers. You can view the full list of reviewers here. In addition to the live reviews, there are also online portfolio review sessions scheduled for 28 September and 19 October. I’ll be participating in the first online review on 28 September. You can book your spot here. If you have any questions about the portfolio review event, please feel free to email me.
Location: Podium Bloos, Speelhuislaan 153, Breda
Date: 14 September 2024
Costs: €5

27.08.2024

**BredaPhoto Festival 2024 - Journeys**
I’ll be participating in BredaPhoto Festival 2024. BredaPhoto Festival is an international photography event held biennially in Breda, a city in the southern Netherlands. This edition’s theme is "Journeys," exploring the journey as a metaphor for life-changing development—whether it’s a psychological quest for one’s identity and a meaningful life, or an intensely physical journey in search of freedom and survival (from Breda’s website).
I’m thrilled to present one of my latest works, *Ctrl Shift + J*, during the festival. The festival runs from September 13 to November 3, 2024. I hope you can make it!
https://bredaphoto.nl/

27.08.2024

**Plat(t)form 2024 Foromuseum Winterthur**

I’m honoured to have been selected to participate in Plat(t)form 2024, an esteemed annual portfolio review event organized by Fotomuseum Winterthur. It’s a privilege to be among the 42 international photographers nominated by industry experts.
The work I present will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished experts, including Taous R. Dahmani, an independent curator and writer from the UK, and Michael Famighetti, the editor-in-chief of Aperture Magazine in the US, among others.
I’m excited to present three of my portfolios: two of my recent works, *Ctrl Shift + J* and an unpublished ongoing project, as well as *E3 2JH*.

The event will be open to the public, and if you happen to be in Winterthur from Friday, September 6, 2024, to Sunday, September 8, 2024, I would be delighted if you could join us.
Please note: Due to the renovation of Fotomuseum Winterthur, Plat(t)form will take place in the spaces of Fotostiftung Schweiz at Grüzenstrasse 45.
Friday, 06.09. – Sunday, 08.09.2024
27.08.2024

LFI Magazine 75th Anniversary Special Edition

Mayu has been featured in the LFI Magazine 75th Anniversary Special Edition.
It’s a great honour to be part of this celebration.

25.08.2024

'Ctrl Shift + J' has been featured alongside my interview in Them Magazine No.053, PHOTO 2024.

18.08.2024

PROVOCATIVE MATERIALS FOR THOUGHT 思想のための挑発的資料
TALKS PROGRAMME Sayuri Ichida in conversation with Ellen Yiwei Wang
I’m excited to discuss my book *Absentee* with Ellen Yiwei Wang on Sunday, July 14th, at 3 pm at Photobook Cafe. This event is part of the exhibition *Photobooks by Japanese Women: A Reading Room*, curated by Carolina Grancho, featuring photobooks by 26 Japanese women photographers. Please join us—spaces are limited, so reserve your free ticket here.
Ellen Yiwei Wang researches the history of photography in East Asia. She is currently working towards her PhD on photobook publishing in 21st-century Japan at the History of Art Department, University of Oxford.

Sunday, July 14, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PHOTO BOOK CAFE
4 Leonard CircusLondon, England, EC2A 4DQUnited Kingdom

08.07.2024

*Absentee* is currently featured in the group show 'Art on Hulfish | “Don’t we touch each other just to prove we are still here?”: Photography and Touch' at Princeton University Art Museum, curated by Susannah Baker-Smith and Susan Bright
The exhibition title is inspired by a poem by Ocean Vuong, features thirteen international artists exploring touch through photography, film, and video. The artworks highlight touch as a means of communication and connection, offering insights into its significance in our lives, especially following the physical contact disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 11, 2024 - August 4, 2024
Featuring the work of: Katrien de Blauwer, Phoebe Cummings, Odette England, Sayuri Ichida, Jeff Mermelstein, Joanna Piotrowska, Patrick Pound, Clifford Prince King, Richard Renaldi, Carolee Schneemann, Melissa Schriek, Tabitha Soren, and Lisa Sorgini.

23.05.2024

HARIBAN Award 2023 Catalogue by Benrido

The beautiful Hariban Award 2023 catalogue is out now. The exquisite collotype, hand-printed on Japanese Gampi and Mitsumata washi, and the stunning Japanese binding are truly outstanding. My latest work ‘Ctrl Shift + J’ was handpicked by Takumi Suzuki, CEO/Owner of Benrido, Inc, and I received the Benrido Award as part of the Hariban Award 2023. Available here.

Hariban Award 2023 Catalogue
Published in 2024
Limited edition of 150 copies

22.05.2024

*Ctrl Shift + J* at ART PARIS 2024 Presented by IBASHO
With gratitude to all who visited us at the 26th edition of ART PARIS, I extend my heartfelt appreciation. It was a profound honour to have my work displayed alongside the exquisite creations of talented artists like Casper Faassen, Mika Horie, Naohiro Ninomiya, and Hiroshi Toyofuku, all presented by IBASHO. This exhibition marked the debut showcase of my latest series titled *Ctrl Shift + J*. The private view is available here.

2023 - Ongoing
Photopolymer Photogravure Handprinted by the Artist
Passepartout’s cuts echo the geometric lines depicted in the image

09.04.2024

**Spark Art Fair Vienna Presented by IBASHO Installation Views**
A warm thank you to all who visited us at the Spark Art Fair. Your interest in my artwork and engaging conversations made the event truly memorable. It is an honour to have had the opportunity to showcase my artwork in a solo presentation alongside other talented artists and to interact with visitors who share a love for art. The private view is available here.

21.03.2024

**Ctrl Shift + J has been featured on LENSCARTCH**
Written by Sarah Knobel and Melanie Schoeniger
27.11.2023

**Solo Presentation by IBASHO at SPARK ART FAIR VIENNA**
I am thrilled to announce that I will be having a solo presentation presented by IBASHO Gallery at SPARK ART FAIR VIENNA.
The exhibition will feature my works 'Absentee' and 'E3 2JH,' offering a glimpse into my artistic vision.
**Schedule**
Opening: 14 March 2024 (by invitation only)
Exhibition Days: 15 - 17 March 2024
Opening times: FRI & SAT 11 am - 7 pm / SUN 11 am - 6 pm
**Location**
MARX HALLE
Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna

04.03.2024

**Collotype Print as a Prize of the Benrido Award**

Beautiful collotype print by Benrido. I was honoured with the Benrido Award as part of the International Collotype Photography Competition HARIBAN AWARD 2023 last year. My latest work, 'Ctrl Shift + J,' was handpicked by Takumi Suzuki, CEO/Owner of Benrido, Inc. This collotype print serves as an extra prize in commemoration of the 10th Hariban Award.
01.09.2024

**Exhibition Review on Fisheye Magazine**
Written by Ana Corderot
27.11.2023

Installation View from the group show RADIOGRAPHIE DE L'INTIME at Galerie Écho 119

The show runs until 03.02.24

Galerie Écho 119
119 rue Vieille du Temple - 75003 Paris, France
contact@galerieecho119.com
+33 (0)9 70 97 59 18
Wed-Sat. 11.30-19:00

13.11.2023

**2023 LUCIE PHOTO BOOK PRIZE FINALIST**
*Absentee* has been selected as one of the finalists for the 2023 Lucie Photobook Prize by Lucie Foundation in the Traditional/First Category.

**RADIOGRAPHIE DE L'INTIME - 02.11.23 - 03.02.24**
***Tokyo Rumando, Sakiko Nomura, Sayuri Ichida, Emi Anrakuji***
Absentee has been showcased in a group show, along with works of Sakiko Nomura, Tokyo Rumando and Emi Anrakuji, at Gallery Écho 119 in Paris.
The group exhibition, entitled 'X-rays of Intimacy,' showcases four Japanese women photographers: Tokyo Rumando, Sakiko Nomura, Sayuri Ichida, and Emi Anrakuji.
Using the camera to observe their own bodies or the bodies of others, representing these bodies, transforming them, and challenging the perceptions of those who watch... This is what these artists have been exploring in their series, which we chose to exhibit together to provide space for women's perspectives and to open a photographic dialogue on intimacy and its representations in both Japanese and Western societies.
In their own unique ways, Tokyo Rumando, Sakiko Nomura, Sayuri Ichida, and Emi Anrakuji focus on intimacy. They photograph models or themselves, creating and acting in their own staged scenarios to question and reclaim their identities. By directing the lens toward the intimate—whether in a direct, disguised, metaphorical, or concealed manner—they help to reshape representations of the female body, nudity, desire, and sexuality, which have historically been shaped by the male gaze.
**Galerie Écho 119**
119 rue Vieille du Temple - 75003 Paris, France
contact@galerieecho119.com
+33 (0)9 70 97 59 18
Wed-Sat. 11.30-19:00
13.11.2023

**Mayu has been featured in Leica’s M-System Campaign**
*M is M*
M-Photography is more than just capturing a moment; it's about capturing the emotion, the essence, and the soul behind that moment. Since 1954, the Leica M has been part of history. It’s more than a camera – it’s an icon of design, a testament to unparalleled vision, and a bridge connecting profound creativity with precision. It's a witness to history, graced by the hands of legends. When you hold a Leica M, you're embracing a legacy. A legacy of emotions, artistry, and compelling stories. Above all M is not just a letter; it's a feeling, an era, and a voice.
In short: A one-of-a-kind Rangefinder Camera System. The Leica M fascinates photographers and enthusiasts all over the world with its Design, Made in Germany Quality and the legendary Leica Brand. From the first camera until today. Because an M is an M and remains an M.
28.10.2023

**Online Studio Visit for PhMuseum’s Folio 2023/24 Online Masterclass On Photobook**
I discussed my practice and methodology for bookmaking during the session, which also involved a Q&A session.
27.10.2023

**Light Work 50th Print Sale**
I am participating in Light Work’s 50th Anniversary Print Sale Fundraiser. Purchase my print 'Pirin Village #001' 2019 through the link at lw50.org.
TWO WEEKS ONLY! Light Work is hosting a print sale fundraiser to celebrate our 50th anniversary as an organization. Our mission is to provide direct support to artists working in photography and related media, through residencies, publications, and a community-access lab facility. 200+ Artists. All Prints $150. All net proceeds support Light Work’s programming. Ends Oct 20 at midnight EST.
07.09.2023

**Light Work** **Artist-in-Residence, October 2023**
06.10.2023

**Benrido Award / Hariban Award 2023**
"Ctrl Shift + J" has been selected for the Benrido Award by Takumi Suzuki, CEO/Owner of Benrido, Inc., as part of the International Collotype Photography Competition HARIBAN AWARD 2023.
04.09.2023

**Develop Your Creative Practice Grant**
Delighted to announce that I have been awarded the Develop Your Creative Practice grant from Arts Council England.
This grant will allow me to further develop my printmaking skills, specifically focusing on photopolymer etching techniques.
12.07.2023

Art Paris 2023, IBASHO Gallery, Booth G9
30 March - 2 April 2023 at Grand Palais Ephémère
*Absentee* is on view along with the beautiful works by Casper Faassen, Hideyuki Ishibashi and Miho Kajioka.

3o.03.2023

‘Ctrl Shift + J’ was shortlisted for the Grand Prix Images Vevey 2023/2024
23.03.2023

*Absentee* has been reviewed in the current issue of Fisheye Magazine.

14.03.2023

**Art Paris**, 30 March - 2 April 2023 at Grand Palais Ephémère
*Absentee* will be presented by IBASHO Gallery, along with Casper Faassen, Hideyuki Ishibashi and Miho Kajioka
13.02.2023

Ichida has been selected as one of the artists for **Light Work’s Artist in Residence 2023**
Announced on September 6, 2022
13.02.2023

Absentee has been featured in **Fotografi Magazine** 2023 Issue 1, Vol 129
Interview and the portrait by Pal Otnes
The cover image: Absentee #174
16.01.2023

Absentee has been selected as one of the top 10 photobooks of 2022 on 1000 Words by Alessandro Merola.

Mayu has been featured in the current issue of LFI magazine 01/2023, which celebrates analogue photos shot by Leica M6.

Interview published online in **fisheye magazine**
Text by Ana Corderot
Published on November 24, 2022

*Absentee* is shown and available at **Saint Laurent Rive Droite** in Paris and Los Angeles as part of the(M) éditions’ pop-up shop.
Anthony Vaccarello selected more than thirty titles to celebrate contemporary photography.
The pop-up shop will run until 30 November 2022.

The article about *Absentee* is live at **WEPRESENT**
Interview by Diane Smith

Absentee, published by the M editions and IBASHO gallery, has been selected as one of the best 10 Photobooks by the jury of **Prix Nadar 2022**.

Installation Video, IBASHO Gallery, 24 September - 13 November, 2022

Installation View, IBASHO Gallery in Antwerp

24 September - 13 November, 2022

address

Tolstraat 67
2000 Antwerp
Belgium

Installation View, Unseen Amsterdam, 2022

IBASHO Gallery

September 15 - 18, 2022
Exhibited work: Absentee and E3 2JH

InCadaques Foto Festival Catalogue, 2022

Published by Valmont Achalme
Edited by Francois Bouchara Granon Editions
Interview by Lily Laljeunesse
Risograph print by Fidele Editions
Designed by Jane Lerouz
300 copies

InCadaques Foto Festival 6th Edition

29 September - 2nd October, 2022

Taller Galleria Fort
Carrer Short d'en Sanes, 9, Cadaques, Spain

Duo exhibition with Sayako Sugawara at **IBASHO Gallery** in Antwerp.
24 September - 13 November

Absentee, Book launch/signing at Unseen Amsterdam.

Saturday 17th at 5 pm at Book Market Booth 50
Sunday 18th at Gallery Booth 37
Published by IBASHO Gallery & the(M) éditions
Artistic direction by Tomasz Laczny
Printed by robstalk Amsterdam in the Netherlands
Printed in June 2022
Printed in silver on black matte paper.